Katie Abril Galvis

Lover of family, faith, teaching, music and traveling

[Katie Abril Galvis @kabril81]

@STEAMatOakdale @RockHillSchools Awesome things happening at Oakdale!

[Katie Abril Galvis @kabril81]

@STEAMatOakdale @RockHillSchools How fun!

[Katie Abril Galvis @kabril81]

@lippyent Clovis Presley Putnam! True story. Grandmother was Lula Viola Putnam.

[Katie Abril Galvis @kabril81]

@SpanishGuerra Baile, profe!!!!!!

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

John Wooden said, "Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are."

The greatest people focus on being a good person.

They know that having good character is a choice.
• It's choosing to do the right thing.
• It's choosing to stay true to who you are.
• It's choosing to treat others with respect.

Good character is choosing to do what's right over what's easy.

5 Character Choices to Make Today:
1. Choose to Live Your Values - Align your actions and behaviors with your core beliefs and principles. Living your values means making choices that reflect what truly matters to you. It brings authenticity, integrity, and a sense of purpose to your life. This consistency between belief and behavior builds trust and respect from others. It provides direction for your decisions.

2. Choose Integrity over Convenience - Choose to do what's right, even when it's not easy or convenient. Integrity involves being honest and having strong moral principles. It means standing by your values even in challenging situations, which earns you respect and self-respect. Choosing integrity often leads to long-term success over short-term gains.

3. Choose to Be Your Authentic Self - Embrace and express your true self, with all its strengths and vulnerabilities. Being authentic means closing the gap between who you truly are and who you present to the world. It fosters genuine connections with others and allows you to live freely and confidently, staying true to who you are.

4. Choose Humility and Growth - Recognize that there's always room for improvement. Choosing humility and growth means being open to learning and feedback, acknowledging your limitations, and constantly seeking to better yourself. This mindset leads to personal development and a deeper understanding of both yourself and the world around you.

5. Choose to Care for People - Show empathy and compassion towards others. Caring for people involves actively listening, understanding their feelings, and helping when needed. This choice not only impacts the lives of others positively but also enriches your own life, creating community and connection.

Takeaway: Your character is what you do. It's not about perfection; it's about your actions. It means integrity, responsibility, and self-discipline. Good character is choosing what is right over what is easy. You demonstrate it through your actions, decisions, and how you treat people.

[Katie Abril Galvis @kabril81]

I am blown away by my RA team at school. We are constantly asking each other questions, and getting advice on how to make our own instruction better. We support one another and have mutual respect. It’s so good!! #DCMS #RelatedArts

[Katie Abril Galvis @kabril81]

Say hello to the newest members of Bel Canto!!! Congratulations and welcome! @DutchmanCreekMS

[Katie Abril Galvis @kabril81]

Challenge- Check in on your admin, counselors, and instructional coaches. They constantly pour into us. Who pours into them? They have to make decisions that are not always popular, but they see the greater picture. Nobody is perfect, but let’s give grace. #SupportOurLeaders!

[Katie Abril Galvis @kabril81]

@MWSmith5of6 @NBPTS You are simply AMAZING!!

[Katie Abril Galvis @kabril81]

Collaboration is gold! Our choir was able to work with Mr. Williams from NWHS. It was refreshing and engaging for all of us. Thankful our district allows time for us to learn from one another. #Engagement #ProfessionalDevelopment #StudentRecruitment #IgnitingPrograms

[Katie Abril Galvis @kabril81]

6th grade Fall Choir Retreat!

[Katie Abril Galvis @kabril81]

Dutchman Creek’s Choral Program thanks everyone for their support in our Fish Fry Fundraiser! We were happy to provide lunch and dinner for so many families, staff, local teachers, and community members. The parent and student volunteers made the day delightful! @DutchmanCreekMS

[Katie Abril Galvis @kabril81]

Tomorrow is our final day to accept orders for DCMS choral program fundraiser! Get some colleagues, place an order, then send a team member to pick it up this Friday! $10 per plate - includes fish or chicken, fries, hush puppies and slaw! Contact me with your orders!

[Katie Abril Galvis @kabril81]

There was great energy at the creek tonight! 🐊 wins!

[Katie Abril Galvis @kabril81]

@MWSmith5of6 @STEAMatOakdale ❤️ So glad they have YOU!

[Katie Abril Galvis @kabril81]

@STEAMatOakdale @NHS_Trojans @RockHillSchools Great collaboration!

[Emily Paschall @EmilyAPaschall]

Read that again.

And again.

And again.

[Rock Hill Schools @RockHillSchools]

We rolled over to @DutchmanCreekMS for Friday Attendance Incentives! Cheers erupted from the students when we told everyone eighth grade teacher Mr. Roger Sanders was this week's winner. Thank you The Foundation for Rock Hill Schools for your commitment to our teachers.